AVG Technologies, developer of the world's most popular free anti-virus software, represented locally by Phoenix Software, has announced another free product: the AVG Rescue CD.
AVG's Rescue CD, which is already included in AVG's product line for small businesses, is used to recover computers that are not able to boot or are infected in a way that will not allow normal operation.
AVG is now making the Rescue CD available to all customers, including AVG Free customers. It can be downloaded to any CD or USB stick and then inserted into the damaged computer and used as the recovery disk.
This powerful offering contains all essential tools for users, including:
* Comprehensive administration toolset
* System recovery from virus and spyware attacks
* Suitable for recovering Windows-based operating systems
* Ability to perform a clean boot from the CD
Upon booting a damaged computer using the AVG Rescue CD, the software will automatically mount all hard drives of the computer and scan them for viruses and malware. The Rescue CD will also automatically restore a safe network connection to the computer.
For advanced users, the AVG Rescue CD also includes a Windows Registry editor, a TestDisk utility for recovering deleted files and lost partitions, a file browser for navigating folders, and a Ping tool for basic network diagnostics.
The AVG Rescue CD is a Linux-based boot utility with essential AVG security software already integrated. The AVG Rescue CD can be downloaded for free from AVG's Web site at http://www.avg.com/us-en/avg-rescue-cd and burned onto any CD or DVD or extracted directly onto a USB flash drive.
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AVG Technologies
AVG is a global security software maker protecting more than 110 million consumers and small businesses in 170 countries from the ever-growing incidence of Web threats, viruses, spam, cyber-scams and hackers on the Internet. AVG has nearly two decades of experience in combating cyber crime and one of the most advanced laboratories for detecting, pre-empting and combating Web-borne threats from around the world. Its free, downloadable software allows novice users to have basic anti-virus protection and then easily upgrade to greater levels of safety and defence when they are ready. AVG has nearly 6 000 resellers, partners and distributors globally, including Amazon.com, CNET, Cisco, Ingram Micro, Play.com, Wal-Mart, and Yahoo.
Phoenix Software
Phoenix Software, a software republishing and value-added distribution business, supplies a wide range of software products to distribution and retail partners. These products include OEM and licensing offerings. The company has an ongoing mission to bring leading-edge products to the marketplace in a timely and professional manner, while offering excellent price/performance ratios. Founded in September 1999, Phoenix Software focuses on niche software that is aimed at specific vertical markets, as well as video gaming and iPod accessories.
Phoenix Software's product range includes titles from leading vendors such as AVG, Ability, ArcSoft, Aspyr, Encyclopedia Britannica, CoolIT, Cosmi, Elonex, Exspect, Feral, iKlear, Individual Software, Intego, ISLight, Kaspersky, Macware, Mariner, MR Site, Nero, Pinnacle Systems, Oregon, Punch! Software, Roxio, Smith Micro, Sony Creative Software, Transparent Language, Tuneup Utilities, and VMware Fusion.
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